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Dr. Thomas Shepherd President, Ross University	President’s Message As we get ready to turn the clocks back in the U.S. once again, I suddenly realized how quickly the end of another calendar year is approaching, and with it, the end of another successful semester. A reflection of 2008 shows continued improvement throughout the University. This past June’s first graduation at Madison Square Garden was the largest graduating medical class and one of the largest veterinary classes in our history—meaning that once again Ross University provided more physicians and veterinarians for the United States than any other school in the world. Dr. Alvin Richard Tarlov, professor of medicine at the University of Chicago, and pet expert Steve Dale offered encouragement and insight with their commencement addresses. In other news, our Bahamas location in on schedule and will be ready for our students’ arrival in January, and the School of Veterinary Medicine is set to host another successful alumni reunion and continuing education (CE) program. This year’s program is full of instructive and recreational activities, including CE sessions that will be led by Dr. Dean Richardson, an internationally recognized orthopedic surgeon who you will read more about in this issue. This issue also recognizes this year’s 14 PRIDE winners, including Dr. Jane Sandquist who was awarded the Diamond PRIDE award—the highest level of recognition of the PRIDE program. Elsewhere in this newsletter you will find an article highlighting a member of our alumni who holds the distinction of being the only neuro-oncologist in Southern Arizona, as well as a fourth semester veterinary student who is assisting with the St. Kitts Sea Turtle Monitoring Network and the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. In closing, this is a wonderful time of year. It is a time of reflection to be sure, but also to rest and enjoy our families and loved ones, and to prepare for the opportunities that lay before us in 2009. Thank you for your efforts in continuing to help us realize our mission. I wish you and your families the very best of the upcoming holiday season. Alumni Updates Ross Grad Becomes Only Practicing Neuro-Oncologist in Southern Arizona Ross alum Dr. Michael A. Badruddoja holds the distinction of being the only neuro-oncologist in Southern Arizona. He is also the chief of neurology in the Department of Medicine at Tucson Medical Center, a member of the Tucson-based Center for Neurosciences, and is an assistant professor of radiation-oncology/neuro-oncology at the University of Arizona. Read More
Green Hatchling	Feature Article Exceptional Educational Opportunities Ross Vet Student Gets Hands-On Experience with Endangered Species, Works with Renowned Conversationalist Kirsten Thomas, a fourth semester veterinary student, is getting one-of-a-kind educational opportunities during her time at Ross University. For the past year she has been working as a research assistant for Dr. Kimberly Stewart at the St. Kitts Sea Turtle Monitoring Network (SKSTMN), and she recently participated in a 2-week externship at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center (GSTC) where she had the chance to shadow Dr. Terry Norton, a renowned veterinarian and conversationalist with more than 20 years of experience working with zoos, aquaria and free-ranging wildlife. Read More Alumni Updates Dr. Michael Williams, Ross University Class of ’84, Named CEO of Hill Country Memorial Health System in Texas Dr. Michael Williams, an alumnus of Ross University School of Medicine’s class of 1984, was named chief executive officer of Hill Country Memorial Health System (HCMHS), Fredericksburg, TX. HCMHS is one of the nation’s leading rural, non-profit health care centers. Read More Campus Updates Dr. Dean Richardson to Speak at Upcoming West Indies Veterinary Conference Starting the second week of November, Ross University will once again host the highly anticipated West Indies Veterinary Conference. This week-long program features 25 hours of continuing education covering a range of topics of interest to veterinarians of all specialties. Together with the Continuing Education program, the West Indies Veterinary Conference also marks the third annual Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Reunion. Speaking at the conference this year for the first time will be an internationally recognized orthopedic surgeon whose research focuses on cartilage repair, Dr. Dean Richardson. Read More Did You Know… Dr. Guy St. Jean, assistant dean and professor of large animal surgery at the School of Veterinary Medicine, authored a chapter entitled “Dental and Periodontal Disease,” and “Salivary Gland Diseases,” in the book Large Animal Medicine, IV Edition.
Getting ready to cut the ribbon!	New Jersey Updates Ross University Opens In North Brunswick's “Education Corridor” 30th Anniversary Logo Unveiled at Ribbon Cutting Ceremony On October 7, 2008, Ross University held a ribbon cutting ceremony to open the University’s new administrative offices at 630 U.S. Highway 1 along North Brunswick’s “Education Corridor.” The event also celebrated Ross University’s 30th Anniversary with the unveiling of a newly designed logo. Read More
Ashley Pearman & Andrea Morgan	Feature Article Saying Goodbye to the Bread Ladies of Dominica Ashley Pearman and her partner Andrea Morgan—or the “bread ladies” as they are more popularly known—have been providing baked goods to students, staff and faculty in Dominica since their arrival in 2007; however, their time on the island is quickly coming to an end. Read More
	Awards Ross University Announces the 2008 PRIDE Winners Established 26 years ago to recognize excellence in student recruitment, the Professional Recognition of Integrity, Dedication and Excellence—or PRIDE—program is the highest form of recognition at DeVry Inc. for employees who perform at the maximum level. The PRIDE award is given to those who go the extra mile to execute their responsibilities. Each of this year’s winners exemplifies the very best in personal integrity and commitment. This year, Dr. Jane Sandquist became a Diamond PRIDE winner— the highest level of recognition in the PRIDE program. The 2008 PRIDE winners, who will be presented with their PRIDE awards in December at the Boca Raton Resort and Club, are: Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine Diamond PRIDE—Dr. Jane Sandquist Assistant Dean, Academic Administration and Special Projects Length of Service: 8 years Dr. Jane Sandquist is committed to Ross University. She is an extraordinary facilitator and has the ability to expediently resolve situations that arise. Jane treats everyone—from faculty to students—with respect. She supports and enables students to achieve their full potential. She motivates faculty and staff and believes that there are no limits. She walks her own talk: “If you want to do it, go for it,” pushing the boundaries and encouraging others to achieve their full potential. Read More Ross University Offers Condolences It is with great sadness and regret that we extend our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of Kevin Kizer, a promising medical student. Although only 27, Kevin had already earned a reputation for having wide-ranging interests, which included a love of life and music. His friends remembered him with words like, “courageous,” “caring,” “pleasant,” “funny,” “a great conversationalist,” and “a wonderful person who would have made a caring doctor.” All of us at Ross University are deeply saddened and devastated by the loss of this young, bright and talented student, but at the same time, we are proud to have known him. His future gifts to the medical profession will be sorely missed.

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